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The Playhouse Early Academy

Durham, NC · Durham County
1239 BERKELEY ST, Durham, NC 27705
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Quick Facts

Capacity
19 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Rate Range
$100-200
Type of Care
Preschool, Before and After School Care, Drop-in Care,
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (984) 439-1689
1239 BERKELEY ST
Durham, NC 27705
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32002308
License Holder
THE PLAYHOUSE EARLY ACADEMY
License Issued
Jul 24, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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About the Provider

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The Playhouse Early Academy is an early childhood development center geared for ages 3-5yrs old.  The Playhouse provides a high quality learning center that offers a stimulating and engaging environment where children can develop socially-emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00am-5:30pm
  • Tuesday7:00am-5:30pm
  • Wednesday7:00am-5:30pm
  • Thursday7:00am -5:30pm
  • Friday7:00am -5:30pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-07-02 Announced Inspection No
2026-04-09 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-10-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-10-14 Violation 1898 .1102(a)
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The staff/training worksheet for the 10/24/24 Annual Compliance visit read that the substitute caregiver was in the process of completing the health and safety trainings. Today I verified that the trainings had not been completed.
2025-04-14 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-10-29 Announced Inspection No
2024-10-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-10-22 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were needed to reflect the activities planned for the children, who attended from 3:30 pm to the end of the day.
2024-10-22 Violation 1044 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o)
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The new administrator began employment at this location on 7/18/24. Her Criminal Record Check clearance expired on 10/17/24.
2024-04-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-04-23 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The entrance/exit door to the playground would not latch.
2024-04-23 Violation 823 .0604(l)
Toxic plants were accessible to children. Ivy was growing on the inside of the fence.
2023-11-03 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-09-05 Announced Inspection No
2023-04-27 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-11-10 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-02-21 Unannounced Inspection No

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